Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and immunity in infants.
Indian Pediatr
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2009 Sept; 46(9): 785-790
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: sea-144176
ABSTRACT
An infant is usually born with a deficient immune system, and the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) in breast milk plays an important role in the development and maturation of infant’s immune system. This article reviews the role of LC-PUFA in breast milk in the development of immunity and prevention of atopic manifestations in infants. The review also attempts to assess the correct proportion of these nutrients that needs to be present in infant formulae for babies in whom breast milk is unavailable and formula milk is unavoidable. It was concluded that LC-PUFA plays a vital role in overall development of immunity in the infant. Clinicians should ensure that LC-PUFA are supplied to the term and preterm infant in the form of breastmilk or provided in right proportions in formula, if breast milk is unavailable.
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Asunto principal:
Humanos
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Recién Nacido de Bajo Peso
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Recién Nacido
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Ácidos Grasos Insaturados
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Sistema Inmunológico
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Lactante
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Leche Humana
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
2009
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Artículo
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